Substrate for bichirs

[Zachariah987]

I just got 2 sengal bichirs and am setting up there tank. I was thinking of using the blasting sand from tractor supply. Should I go with medium grit or fine grit. Or any other opinions but I would like it to be dark since they are albino. Thank you.

[Fish Folk]

Some good tips here.

I think BDBS could work. I recommend finding it out for an hour+ in a utility tub to get rid of the flag dust. (My wife still hates me for doing this in our downstairs bathroom tub … it will leave everything stained gray)

I personally prefer the coarser / medium grade BDBS — I buy at Tractor Supply.

Your tank will be a bit cloudy. You can run a HOB with filter floss in to “polish” the water some. In the end, you’ll just need to be patient til it settles.

 

 

[H.K.Luterman]

I have blasting sand in all of my tanks, and I prefer the medium grade; it just seems easier to plant in. 

Here's my senegals. I have 1 big wild type male and 1 little albino male 😄

 

 

[Zachariah987]

Thank you....and they don't rip your plants up